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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,699.84, 34,049.60 and 6,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,699.84, 34,049.60 and 6,283.84 is: 9,425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,699.84 : 34,049.60 = 6,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,699.84/34,049.60 = 6,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,699.84x = 34,049.60 × 6,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,699.84x = 213,962,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,962,238.46/22,699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.72

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